Alpha Brad's Human Mate

Chapter 8

Layla

I got to my first class a little late after trying to make sure my eyes wasn't red and swollen. Thankfully, the teacher was nonchalant and didn't even bother to ask me why I was late.

The morning classes went by in a blur, with me not even focusing on anything I was being taught. I was also in a shitty mood. Once it was lunch time, I spotted Ashley and Gia with the boys on a table. I didn't want to bother sitting with them but as I was just about to change direction, Ashley saw me and waved me over.

I sighed and walked over to them. Ashley quickly scooted over to make room for me on the long seat and I sat down just opposite Brad. Immediately his intense stare pierced through me. I tried to ignore it and eat my food.

The girls and boys were talking and laughing while I just listened but after a few mins, I didn't even realised I had zoned out until a voice pulled me out of my clouded thoughts.

"Are you okay?" I didn't expect it to be Brad who spoke. I blinked once, twice, and then I noticed everyone was quiet and they were all staring at me.

"I'm fine" I said, feeling uncomfortable. "Excuse me" I stood up from the table and walked away hurriedly, this time, I didn't carry my food tray.

I was walking towards the bathroom again but I could

only get so far.

"Hey new girl" I recognized the voice immediately I heard it and when I turned around, Hayley and Chloe were strutting towards me. I stood and watched them.

"I'm still not interested in joining the cheerleading team" I said as a matter of factly.

"Oh no, this has nothing to do with the cheerleading team" I furrowed my brows, confused.

"But this has everything to do with Brad" I was still confused as to what she was saying.

"So I see you have caught the eyes of Brad" she gave me a once over, "What does he see in you?" She said with common fascination.

"I have no idea what you're talking about" I said. I didn't even know why I was still even standing and listening to her.

"You have only been here for what? Three days? And you already captured the attention of Brad" I had no idea why she was talking about him like he was some god. For God sake, what was it about Brad that everyone was talking about him.

"I'm really not in the mood for this Hayley" I turned to walk away but she grabbed my arm and yanked me back, "I'm talking to you"

"Let go of me" I whipped my hand away from her grip and at the same second, my right hand flew up and I slapped her hard on her face, shocking both her and myself.

"Stay the hell away from me" I warned her while she stared at me wide eyed.

Just as I was about to walk away, something caught my attention from the corner of my eye. When I looked, Brad was standing there staring at the both of us. I didn't bother wondering if he saw what ha happened, I just turned and walked in the opposite direction.

I really didn't mean to hit her but she chose a very wrong time to try and bully me and i for one do not tolerate bullying.

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After the close of school, I stayed back in the library to study a little. I didn't want to be distracted from my studies especially with the change of school stress. When I came out of the building, I saw the bus driving away.

"Wait" I ran after it but it was to no avail. It left me, stranded.

Shit.

How was I going to get home now. I sat on a bench along the side walks and checked the time on my phone. I didn't realise I spent so much time in the library. My house was about an hour walk from school and my dad would definitely not be able to come pick me up. Dammit!

"I could drive you home" I looked up from my phone and saw Brad standing next to me. I wondered what he was still doing in school, he didn't seem like a nerd to me. He looked like the cliche popular bad boy with his slightly messy dark brown hair and leather jacket.

"Thank you but I'll find my way home" I knew I wouldn't but I couldn't bring myself to accept his offer. I always had a weird feeling about him.

"You have no other way, the bus wouldn't come back" he pointed out. I opened my mouth to argue again but closed it. He was right.

"Let me help you, its just a harmless ride" he added. After a few more moments of contemplating, I then gave in.

"Okay" his lips tugged up just a little bit before he gestured with his hands, for me go first.

I stood up, walking towards his black car that looked more beautiful in daylight, and before I go reach out to open the door, he opened it for me. Surprised, i glared at him and then he winked at me, catching me totally off guard.

Did he just wink at me?

He closed the door once I was in and walked around to get in as well. The drive was once again silent and this time, I couldn't help but feel a little awkward.

The car came to a stop when we arrived at my destination. I turned to him and without thinking asked out of the blue...

"What do you want from me?"

"For you to be mine" he wasted no time to answer, once again catching me off guard.

"Why?"

"Because you are my..." He paused, "Because you've captured my heart and I want to make you mine" he answered.

Okay, this got creepy real fast.

"You don't even know me" I pointed out.

"I do not need to know you to love you" he said

"Yes you do" I countered, "I am definitely not a believer of love at first sight. It doesn't exist"

Why was I even explaining to him. This would never work.

"We are soul mates" he said.

"Okay this is crazy! We are not" I corrected, "this wouldn't work. I really appreciate the ride home but I advice you stay away from me" I said and got out of the car. I walked into my house without turning back.

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After dinner with my dad, we both retired to bed but I couldn't sleep. All the events of the day kept playing in my head, especially that with Brad.

So I got up from my bed, put on a hoodie and sneaked out into the cold night. I got to my new favorite place, the woods.

When I got there, there was no sign of the big brown wolf, so I just sat on the tree stump and let my mind wonder away.

Until... I heard a noise, I thought the big brown wolf had come to keep me company but I looked carefully, what was staring at me was not a big brown wolf.

It was a black one and it looked pretty scary.

My heart started racing instantly. unlike the brown wolf, I didn't feel safe, all I felt was fear. I got up very carefully, moving backwards little by little and trying to stay calm.

Suddenly, the eyes shone a bright red colour and then it started running towards me. I turned around so fast and tried to make a fast ran but ofcourse I twisted my ankle and fell down. I rolled over on my back and immediately the wolf jumped on me, making me scream in pure horror.

I shut my eyes tightly, raise my elbows up to shield my face, but after five seconds, I felt the animal being pushed off my body, followed by a deep howl.

I opened my eyes, turning to the sound and behold, the big brown wolf was on the black wolf. Next, the black wolf pushed the brown one off him, scratching the brown ones face with its claws. The both wolves which seem to be almost of same sizes, battled each other violently.

I slowly got up to my feet and once I got myself back, I turned and ran fast. Once I got home, I quietly went to my room and locked the door. I sat on my bed, trying to catch my breath but at the same time, I had only one thought in my mind.

I was never going back to that woods ever again.